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Hello, Pirates! by Martha Day Zschock

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The day has come. It’s time to take a grand adventure . . . with pirates! As mateys of the crew, there’s lots to do like swabbing the deck and rigging the sails. Hopefully, a ship will cross our path so we can capture its treasure. Just beware of storms. No matter what lies ahead or where we go, we watch out for one another.

Part of the HELLO! series, this board book is for the youngest pirates. The pictures are big, colorful, expressive, and vibrant. The verses rhyme, providing an entertaining way to learn about pirates and for adults to spend time with their youngsters. Several well-known pirates are included, such as Edward Teach whose depiction inspires awe without being overly fearsome. The crew is inclusive: a pirate captain with a disability, a one-eyed monkey, boys and girls working together to achieve their goals, parrots who learn the ropes and find the treasure map, and a seagull who serves as lookout. Young pirates and their parents will have delightful fun with Hello, Pirates!


(This review was originally posted at Pirates and Privateers: http://www.cindyvallar.com/Zschock.html)



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